Ellen White

The fact that it is a Team GB squad is unique in itself and I will get the chance to play alongside my Arsenal team-mate Kim Little who is a fantastic player.

Career highlights:

Winning the FA Women's Premier League Cup with Arsenal in 2010 and then going on to complete the treble by clinching the FA WSL and Continental Cup. In England squad for last year's World Cup.

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Describes herself as a "massive fan" of Justin Bieber and One Direction.

How it all began:

Went to watch her brother play football when she was really young. Her dad set up a football academy with a friend which she attended before turning out for Aylesbury Town, a local boys team. She joined Arsenal aged eight.

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Is terrified of spiders.

Biggest Disappointment:

A knee injury cost her a place in the Under-20 World Cup. She said it was frustrating to have to watch from the sidelines.

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The way to her heart is through an apple and raspberry crumble.

Rivals:

Japan have improved considerably over the last four years and won the World Cup last year. Reigning Olympic champions USA and runners-up Brazil will also be hoping to top the podium.